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The scene of repeated struggles for control between Spain and England throughout it's early history, the Georgia question was finally settled by British general James Oglethorpe, who defeated Spanish invaders in the Battle of Bloody Marsh in 1742.

A center of Confederate military activity during the American Civil War, Georgia suffered at the hands of Union general William T. Sherman who burned Atlanta to the ground in 1864 before cutting a 60-mile-wide path of destruction in his "march to the sea", finally capturing Savannah a month later.

Today, Atlanta has emerged as a major national communications and transportation hub, while still holding onto its agricultural roots. Cosmopolitan Atlanta offers sophisticated nightlife, historic treasures, and is home to the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest.

As a major tourist mecca, the state offers a variety of attractions for visitors ranging from the Cumberland Island National Seashore to the architectural splendor of Savannah.

Georgia's annual rite of spring, the fabled Masters Golf Tournament, takes place in Augusta.

More about Georgia travel & tourism around the Web:

Georgia On My Mind - The complete picture with travel news & events, top attractions and offbeat sightseeing, historic buildings & museums, hotel & restaurant guides, family-friendly travel tips, online booking, maps, screensavers, downloadable brochures.

Come and Enjoy Georgia - The quick guide to the state with overviews of metro Atlanta, the coast, plantation country and more with maps & pictures, hotel & restaurant guides.

georgia.gov - Tourism, Recreation & The Arts - An extensive directory of links to the state's major cultural, historic and tourist attractions.

Georgia's Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Guide - Guide to Georgia state parks, bicycle trails, camping sites, fishing and boating, fairs & festivals, driving tours, related links.

Atlanta Travel - Official Visitors Guide to Atlanta Tourism - Complete city guide including what to see and do, hotel, restaurant & neighborhood guides plus transportation maps, pictures, video clips.

Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau - Eating, shopping and hotel guides, major attractions, historic places, maps, pictures, videos, image downloads.

Augusta, GA - Hometown of the Masters Golf Tournament with info on hotels, restaurants, historic treasures and night life when you're not ogling the course...

Georgia Summer Travel Calendar :

also see -> Atlanta Tourist Attractions | Christmas in Georgia

Georgia Beaches | Georgia Wineries | Georgia Fall Foliage

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